Thanks to everyone who came by the MAP table at Seattle Green Festival last weekend, where we kicked off our awareness campaign against imported shrimp! At this 2-day “party with a purpose,” we joined forces with other socially and environmentally responsible organizations and businesses to celebrate—and inspire–the movement toward a sustainable future, which is thriving in the Pacific Northwest.
Thousands of people stopped by our table, eager to learn more about the destruction caused by imported shrimp. A few people shared personal stories (about visiting mangroves during travels to Asia, and about being sickened by contaminated shrimp, for example), but most people were shocked to learn that American’s favorite seafood causes such distress on the communities and environments where shrimp farming takes place. We handed out Seafood Watch Guides, and consumer guides to choosing sustainable shrimp. Many people pledged never to eat shrimp again—a sure sign that our campaign is off to a great start!
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